uninspired

American  

[uhn-in-spahyuhrd] / ˌʌn ɪnˈspaɪərd /

adjective

1. not inspired; not creative or spirited.

   an uninspired performance; an uninspired teacher.

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uninspired British  

/ ˌʌnɪnˈspaɪəd /

adjective

1. dull or ordinary; unimaginative

   an uninspired painting

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Etymology

Origin of uninspired

First recorded in 1680–90; un- ¹ + inspired

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Example Sentences

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uninspired

Sunday’s season-opening debacle — a sloppy, uninspired and uninspiring 26-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium — was a first, giant step back for these Chargers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

"Sometimes if I'm feeling a bit low, a little bit uninspired, I come here," she said.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

The band’s 25th studio album is a solid but uninspired effort, missing the edge that marked their best work.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

But for the admissions essay, the dry and uninspired robot voice turns one teenager after the next into only the archetype of a teenager, writing like a grown-up.

From Slate ● Mar. 20, 2026

After he puked, I helped him scrub the uninspired doodle from his face.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

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